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Fit More Parts in Your CNC Machine with the Chick Indexer SubSystem

Chick Workholding ISS

Batch sizes on the increase and you want to fit more parts in your vertical miller? Already invested in vertical milling machines but your needs have changed? Wish you had a horizontal miller but don’t have the space? Introducing the Indexer Subsystem If you want to improve the productivity of your vertical milling machine, the […]

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Clamping circular parts? 1st MTA has many economical solutions

Chick Qwiklok

If a component has at least one flat side, then securing it for a further machining operation, on a mill for example, is a lot easier than if the part is perfectly round. For the latter type of workpiece, clamping can be problematic, as there is a tendency for the component to slip and turn […]

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Save Coolant, Oil, Time, and Money with the Wogaard Coolant Saver

Wogaard Coolant Saver

The Wogaard Coolant Saver collects the cutting-fluid that is normally wasted through the machine tool’s automatic chip conveyor. The cutting fluid is reclaimed from the chip-container and returned to the machine tool’s main tank for re-use. Cut the costs of cutting fluid by up to 50% A greener business does not neccessarily mean an increase […]

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The Re-Stop Positions Your Workpiece with Speed and Accuracy

The Re-Stop Adjustable Workstop is an advanced workshop stop tool that is soon to be the new best friend for all machinists out there. Designed by engineers for engineers, the Re-Stop is an adjustable workstop that is easy to setup, flexible enough to fit into any position, and rigid enough to hold its place in […]

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The Chick One-Lok Is Soon To Be Your CNC Machine’s One-Love

One-Lok CNC Vise

This Valentine’s Day, show your CNC machine you love it with Chick Workholding’s One-Lok CNC Vise. Developed from scratch to meet the speed, precision, and flexibility demanded by modern CNC machining operations, the Chick One-Lok is the perfect Valentine’s Gift. The Chick One-Lok utilizes innovative technology such as the “QwikSlide” that enables rapid set-ups when […]

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Tecnomagnete MillTec Innovative Magnetic Clamping for 5-Axis Machining

The Tecnomagnete Mill-Tec Grip Round is a New Innovative Technology and the PERFECT SOLUTION for machining large metallic components on your 5th Axis Machine! Why? The new Mill-Tec Grip technology has a fully metallic top surface, no resin between the ’Poles’ like old technology that can deteriorate with time and also the whole top surface […]

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Further Info on Rotary Table Trunnions

CK160 Rotary Table

If a Trunnion Assembly for your rotary table is something that you would like more information about, please find below Trunnion Assembly Order Forms that show the standard trunnion options we offer, as well as the information we would require for custom sized trunnions. If you are unsure if your machining centre is large enough […]

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The Versatility of Rotary Tables

CK160 Rotary Table

The Kitagawa range of standard rotary tables are uniquely complemented by additional bespoke accessories that are best exemplified by the versatility, flexibility, and adaptability of the trunnion assembly and Chick Indexer Subsystem. Trunnion assemblies allow greater flexibility in meeting the demands of your machining requirements, with excellent rigidity the addition of a trunnion jig can […]

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Tilt and Turn Your Machine Into Something Greater

5 Axis Workholding

Along with the range of 4th axis rotary tables available from Kitagawa, there is a range of 5th axis rotary tables that can add even greater functionality to your machining centre. A Kitagawa Five Axis Rotary Table can greatly increase the machining capability of your current machining centre. The use of five-axis rotary tables allows […]

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Increase the capability of your machine with a Kitagawa Rotary Table

Kitagawa Rotary Tables

Kitagawa 4th Axis Rotary Tables feature proven technology with high clamping torque, high accuracy, and high rigidity. With a wide range of tables to choose from there is a huge amount of flexibility on offer to meet whatever needs your machine shop may require. A rotary table is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way of […]

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